#411 Publish with a Purpose: How to Publish on a Limited Income

#411 Publish with a Purpose: How to Publish on a Limited Income

Author: CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers January 8, 2024 Duration: 8:27

Whether you're a budding author with a passion for storytelling or an experienced writer on a budget, this episode provides a roadmap to navigate the self-publishing landscape without draining your bank account. Join Shelley as she talks about turning your limited resources into a powerful advantage on your path to becoming a successful self-published author.

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If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps.

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Join Our Procrastination to Publication Workshop

With our simple 5-step system, you'll be able to self-publish a quality Kindle eBook (without breaking the bank) in as little as 30 days.

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover: 

  • The 5-step method for editing, formatting, and designing a book cover so you can publish your Kindle eBook in as little as 30 days. 

  • My go-to process for self-editing your manuscript (that writers rave about)

  • The formula I've used to easily price my books

  • The tools you can use to format your book (and who you can hire to do it for you) 

  • The 5-minute hack to instantly know if your book cover will stop the scroll


Get started now here.


There’s a particular kind of resistance that comes with writing something you believe matters-a mix of doubt, distraction, and sometimes, sheer weariness. Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres meets you right in that space. Hosts CJ and Shelley Hitz, who work as writing mentors and author coaches, understand that the journey to finishing your book isn't just about craft; it's a spiritual undertaking. Each episode blends practical guidance with heartfelt spiritual encouragement, often weaving in prayers specifically for the hurdles writers face. Whether you're drafting a novel, a memoir, or a devotional, the conversation here rests on a core belief: your story has a purpose and you have a unique role to play. This podcast feels like a dedicated writing session with friends who get it, offering both the tools and the faith-filled perspective to keep moving forward. Tune in for honest talks about the writing life, all grounded in the encouragement that your work can impact lives in meaningful, lasting ways.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres
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#400: Mentoring Moment: Refreshed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:30
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#396: Mentoring Moment: Commissioned [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:38
1 Chronicles 28 In this chapter, we see King David commissioning his son Solomon to build the Temple. This is a project David wanted to complete but God had other plans. Instead, David's son would undertake the work of s…
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